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16Apr 2025

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Supreme Court Upholds Urdu Signboards in Maharashtra Municipality

Why in the News ? The Supreme Court upheld Bombay High Court’s ruling allowing Urdu on Patur Municipal Council’s signboard in Maharashtra, stating Urdu is Indian in origin and symbolizes cultural harmony. The court emphasized language promotes communication and unity, not religious or social division. Supreme Court Upholds Use of Urdu on Municipal Signboard : …

18Mar 2025

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Andhra State Formation Indian Constitution Indian Freedom Fighters Indian History Language Movement Language Rights Linguistic States Martyr for Andhra Political History of India Potti Sriramulu State Reorganization States Reorganization Act Telugu Language Telugu States
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POTTI SRIRAMULU: THE MARTYR WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR LINGUISTIC STATES

Why in the News? Historical significance: Potti Sriramulu’s sacrifice played a key role in India’s state reorganization along linguistic lines. Hunger strike impact: His 56-day fast led to the creation of Andhra State on October 1, 1953. Foundation for reforms: His martyrdom influenced the States Reorganization Act (1956), redefining state boundaries. Potti Sriramulu’s Contribution Freedom …

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Supreme Court Upholds Urdu Signboards in Maharashtra Municipality

POTTI SRIRAMULU: THE MARTYR WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR LINGUISTIC STATES